SOLUTION: The measure of an angles supplement is 76 less than the measure of the angle. Find the measure of the angle and its supplement.

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Question 498515: The measure of an angles supplement is 76 less than the measure of the angle. Find the measure of the angle and its supplement.
Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x + 76 = 180
2x = 104
x = 52 degrees.
52 + 76 = 128 degrees.
52 + 128 = 180 degrees.
This does check.
Celomenius.